Sunderland v Millwall photos

1 of 8 Both sides start brightly as they battle for the right to face Manchester United in the FA Cup final in Cardiff

2 of 8 Tim Cahill evades the Sunderland defence on 26 minutes to volley home from 10 yards out and put Millwall into the lead

3 of 8 Old Trafford erupts with the roars of Millwall's travelling support as Cahill celebrates his goal

4 of 8 Paul Ifill, whose shot rebounded into Cahill's path for the goal, is stretchered off minutes later after sustaining a groin injury

5 of 8 Tempers flare after Millwall's Kevin Muscat is brought down, with Jason McAteer's remonstrations earning him a yellow card

6 of 8 Sunderland manager Mick McCarthy looks on pensively as time seems to be running out for his side's Cup run

7 of 8 The whistle blows for full-time, confirming Millwall's passage to the Millennium Stadium and their first ever FA Cup final

8 of 8 The celebrations start in earnest for the ecstatic fans of Millwall Football Club